Summer Walks
Plant Medicine Walks
Join us on a walk with a knowledgeable guide who will share the fascinating historical medicines of the boreal forest from a Cree lineage
Tour Length and Description
Time – The tour will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for a round trip.
Physical Ability – The tour is rated as easy with a relaxed walking pace and plenty of stopping to explore plants.
Elevation Gain – The elevation is negligible depending on the location for the walk, the distance is approximately 2.5 km (.9 - 1.9 miles).
Terrain – The terrain is generally easy and on well established trails.
Meeting Point and Departure Times
Departure Dates – Daily beginning of May to mid October
Meeting Point – Middle Lake or Cascade Ponds
Please note, the location is subject to change.
Other – Clients will be provided with the office number as well as a contact number for their guides to ensure prompt arrival.
Departure Time – The tour starts at the trailhead at 10:00 am
Hands On!
Make Your Own Medicine
Come learn the art of wild crafting medicinal plants. Your guide will focus on some unique identification methods with around 5 to 10 common plants that can be very useful for medicines.
Description
You will learn to identify a number of plants, how to harvest and how to use them as medicines.
We will then make some very simple medicines from some of the plants and learn how to store what has been collected so they can be used in the future.
A good amount of information is given on the medicinal uses of the plants as well as a few fun recipes to try out!
Program Length and Description
Time – The program is run over 2 days
Physical Ability – The tour is rated as easy with a relaxed walking pace and plenty of stopping to explore plants.
Distance – We may cover 1 km or slightly longer. We walk at a very slow and easy pace so we can scout for plants!
Terrain – The terrain is generally easy.
Meeting Point and Time
Dates
May 25/26
July 27/28
Sept 14/15 (Edson)
Meeting Point – Painted Warriors
Other – Clients will be provided with the office number as well as a contact number for their guides to ensure prompt arrival.
Program Time – The program starts at 9:00 am and finished between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm each day
Price
$175 per person (program and supplies)
Food and accommodation are not included
Accommodations can be arranged in Trappers Tents on site
For More Information
Please send us an email with further questions and we will be happy to answer!